Congratulations to Terunofuji on winning the summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The size of his achievement needs to be seen through the lens of the last three years. Plagued by injury and ill-health he fell through the ranks to the second lowest division (Jonidan), had knee operations and five times asked his stable master if he could retire.. The latter refused, urging the Mongolian to get well and get fit. He did.

Consider also that Terunofuji was starting from the lowest rank for this tournament, maegashira 17, and the picture of a remarkable comeback is complete. It's hard to say whether he can keep it up for any length of time. Many rikishi carry injuries and the turn-around time between meets is only two months making a full-recovery almost impossible. But I wish him well. At his best, he is a wonderful wrestler.

Terunofuji removes Mitakeumi from the dohyo on Day 15 to win the Emporer's Cup. Note the heavy bandaging on his knees and ankles.